Author: Akintayo Adams

The Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP), on Monday, confirmed the deaths of three of its leaders in an Israeli airstrike targeting Beirut’s Kola district. This marks the first attack within the city during the recent wave of violence in the Middle East. Eyewitnesses reported that the strike hit an upper-floor apartment, intensifying Israeli operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon and the Houthi militia in Yemen. Although Israel has yet to officially comment on the Beirut strike, it aligns with the increased military activity in the region, with Israel targeting Hezbollah and Houthi positions in response to missile attacks.…

Jamilu Abdullahi, an Abuja-based Bureau de Change operator, has testified in the trial of Ali Bello, disclosing how $300,000 was delivered in cash for the payment of school fees for the daughters of former Kogi State governor Yahaya Bello. Abdullahi, the third prosecution witness, detailed his involvement in various financial transactions involving the Kogi State government under Bello’s administration, testifying before Justice Obiora Egwuatu of the Federal High Court in Abuja. The case, prosecuted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), involves allegations of money laundering and misappropriation totaling over ₦3 billion against Ali Bello, who is the current…

Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has approved the construction of a modern psychiatric hospital in the Obio-Akpor Local Government Area, where former Rivers governor and now Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike hails from. This development comes amid ongoing tensions between Fubara and Wike, who have been at odds over the control of Rivers State. Wike has accused Fubara of turning against those who helped him rise to power, threatening to “teach” the governor and his supporters a lesson when the time comes. During a reception in Port Harcourt, Wike dismissed the significance of money in politics, emphasizing…

Tottenham delivered a stunning performance to dismantle a 10-man Manchester United at Old Trafford, intensifying the pressure on United manager Erik ten Hag. Spurs, despite missing the injured Son Heung-min, dominated the first half, with Brennan Johnson scoring an early third-minute goal following a brilliant run by Micky van de Ven. United struggled to keep pace and were reduced to 10 men when Bruno Fernandes was sent off for a reckless challenge on James Maddison just before halftime. By then, United had already been outclassed, with Tottenham creating multiple chances but failing to capitalize, notably with Timo Werner missing a…

FIFA has sanctioned Argentina goalkeeper Emi Martinez with a two-game ban for “offensive behavior” and “violating principles of fair play.” The Aston Villa shot-stopper received the punishment for actions during the recent Copa America, including repeating a controversial gesture he made during the 2021 World Cup final and mishandling camera equipment operated by Jhonny Jackson. As a result, Martinez will miss Argentina’s upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Venezuela and Bolivia, scheduled for October 10th and October 15th. The Argentine Football Federation (AFA) expressed disappointment with the decision, stating their disagreement with FIFA’s disciplinary ruling. Get instant and latest news updates…

Nigeria’s money supply (M2) surged by 65% year-on-year, reaching ₦107.1 trillion in August 2024, according to data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). This reflects a modest month-on-month increase of 0.75% from ₦106.3 trillion in July 2024, and a significant jump from ₦64.8 trillion recorded during the same period in 2023. In response to the sharp rise in M2, the CBN’s Monetary Policy Committee, during its 297th meeting, voted to raise the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) by 50 basis points, pushing it to 27.25%. Alongside this, the Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) for Deposit Money Banks was hiked by 500…

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has issued a stern warning, holding the Federal Government responsible for any potential industrial unrest in Nigeria’s public universities. This comes after years of unresolved issues leading to strike actions. In a statement signed by the union’s Federal University, Dutse (FUD) Chairman, Dr. Salim Ahmad, ASUU criticized the government’s failure to address lingering concerns, despite numerous attempts at dialogue. The union expressed frustration that both the current Tinubu administration and the previous Buhari administration have remained indifferent to their demands. ASUU pointed out that after extensive consultations, the National Executive Council (NEC) met…

Israel’s military has reported that its air strike on Beirut, which killed Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, also resulted in the deaths of over 20 other Hezbollah members. Among the casualties was Nabil Qaouq, a member of Hezbollah’s central council. Israeli forces continue to target Hezbollah positions across Lebanon, with jets striking dozens of locations. The Israeli strike has significantly weakened Hezbollah’s command structure, with several senior figures, including Fuad Shukr and Ibrahim Aqil, confirmed dead. Hezbollah has also acknowledged the death of its top commander in southern Lebanon, Ali Karake. Lebanon is facing a humanitarian crisis, with up to one…

Vice President Kashim Shettima has returned to Abuja after representing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York. This was disclosed by Stanley Nkwocha, the President’s spokesman, on Sunday. During the gathering, Shettima delivered Nigeria’s National Statement, urging world leaders to prioritize the reform of the United Nations Security Council. He emphasized the need for permanent seats for Nigeria and other African countries, highlighting the importance of reform to maintain the UN’s relevance and credibility in a rapidly evolving global landscape. Shettima remarked, “Some permanent members of the United Nations…

Social media influencer Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, is set to appear before the House of Representatives on Monday over bribery allegations involving the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). This follows a viral audio clip in which crossdresser Idris Okuneye, aka Bobrisky, allegedly claimed to have bribed EFCC officials with ₦15 million to drop money laundering charges against him. In the same audio, Bobrisky also claimed that he avoided serving his six-month jail sentence in Kirikiri prison, staying in a lodge instead, thanks to arrangements made by his “godfather.” The Audio has, however, been described as AI…